Senior Consultant Sale & Purchase Agreement - Transaction Services

Job Description & Summary Our Sale and Purchase Agreement   (“SPA”)   Advisory   team provides   specialised   support in all financial aspects of   M&A purchase price mechanisms . Our clients seek our advice on   identifying   and negotiating the key value items in the EV-to-equity value bridge, as well as drafting the accounting and financial clauses of the SPA, reflecting their negotiated outcomes.

We support clients in the process leading up to the signing of SPA, and thereafter, in the   preparatio n or review of   closing accounts, earn-out determination, or leakage review s needed to   determine   the final purchase price for the transaction :     Pre- SPA   signing :   W e   advise and   assist   our clients in the value negotiation of a transaction   to ensure no money   is left on the table .

More   specifically, we   analyse   net working capital and net debt to create and protect value for our clients. We   advise   our clients on which   purchase   price mechanism is best suited (typically either locked box or completion accounts) to their particular transaction. And we read and comment on the underlying SPA, as accountants and financial specialists (and not as lawyers). Post- SPA   signing :     We   assist   our client with the final purchase price determination process, be it via completion accounts, or leakage reviews and/or earn-out calculations.

This is what   you'll   do   You advise clients on the financial elements of the   SPA . You   identify   and substantiate value drivers, translate analysis into clear negotiation points, and anchor outcomes in the right clauses. Before and after signing, you stand   by   the client   throughout the process of negotiating,   drafting   and implementing the SPA clauses based on which the final purchase price is agreed .

On a daily basis , together with the rest of the team, you will be involved in :    Perform ing   targeted financial analyses to   identify , quantify and substantiate value items in the EV‑to‑equity bridge;   Reading and understanding   existing transaction materials ( e.g. due diligence reports, information memoranda)   to   effectively   leverage   them   in your analys e s and advice;   Contributing to the drafting and review   of   the   financial SPA clauses (mechanisms, definitions, accounting policies,   steps   and timelines), embed ding   relevant due diligence observations, and ensur ing   appropriate additional   protection for the client through   warranties and indemnities;   Provid ing   post‑deal support: prepare/review completion accounts, earn‑out mechanisms and leakage reviews, and support disputes on purchase price adjustments;   Partner ing   closely with clients and   collaborating with   their other   deal advisers, to surface opportunities,   optimise   value and mitigate risk.

You recognize yourself in this   You communicate clearly and convincingly, collaborate well with diverse   stakeholders   and set sharp priorities. You switch easily between numerical analyses and legal‑financial writing, making complex topics understandable for senior audiences. Furthermore, you have;   An academic background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or (Business) Economics , preferably   completed   or   in the process of obtaining   a   RA/RC/ACCA/CFA (level 3 )   title ;   At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in professional services;   Experience in transactions and/or audit ( e.g.

at an accounting firm, investment   bank   or boutique advisory);   Strong knowledge of how financial statements work and an understanding of the relationships across balances, cash- flows   and earnings;   Excellent analytical and communication skills; you make complex issues clear quickly;   Proficiency   in Excel, Power   BI   and more advanced data analytics skills. What we offer   With us,   you’ll   have the chance to be yourself, perform your best in a high-performance organization, and